Literature survey of eddy-current loss analysis in rotating electrical machines

Eddy current is a very important and intriguing phenomenon. A direct result of Lenz´s law, it has been an integral part of research on electrical machines. The applications and associated research field of eddy currents are very widespread and virtually impossible to include in a singlestudy. Therefore this study tends to capture research trends in eddy-current loss analysis pertaining to the field of rotating electrical machines only. The research period taken up is from 1892 to 2010. The trends in research and application have been brought out. This study aims to serve as a reference guide to all those interested in the field of eddy-current loss analysis in electrical machines.